Bodega Catena Zapata
Nicolas Catena Zapata Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
The 2014 ‘Nicolas Catena Zapata’ is a gorgeous blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Malbec, as this wine was first made with the 1997 vintage. Sourced from the La Pirámide Vineyard (3,117 ft) as well as the Nicasia Vineyard (3,593 feet) and the Adrianna Vineyard (4,747 feet) the wine starts off with a gorgeous bouquet of dark currant, blackberry pie, mocha and spicecake that all marvelously combine in the glass. The dazzling minerality and texture to the wine really creates a seductive edge to this beautiful wine. Blueberry pie, black tea, Asian spices and dark chocolate shaving flavors all come together as the long, mineral and dark fruit driven finish delivers a lasting effect. Delicious now, be sure to give this a two hour decant if enjoying in its youth. Drink 2020-2040- 95
The 2014 ‘Nicolas Catena Zapata’ is a gorgeous blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Malbec, as this wine was first made with the 1997 vintage. Sourced from the La Pirámide Vineyard (3,117 ft) as well as the Nicasia Vineyard (3,593 feet) and the Adrianna Vineyard (4,747 feet) the wine starts off with a gorgeous bouquet of dark currant, blackberry pie, mocha and spicecake that all marvelously combine in the glass. The dazzling minerality and texture to the wine really creates a seductive edge to this beautiful wine. Blueberry pie, black tea, Asian spices and dark chocolate shaving flavors all come together as the long, mineral and dark fruit driven finish delivers a lasting effect. Delicious now, be sure to give this a two hour decant if enjoying in its youth. Drink 2020-2040- 95
Apr 2nd, 2019
Exceptional blend. Concentrated flavors, full bodied but still holding a good finesse.
Exceptional blend. Concentrated flavors, full bodied but still holding a good finesse.
Oct 1st, 2018
This is blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Malbec.
On the nose, ruby, rich, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets.
On the palate, the body is medium full. The tannins are quite tame, round and sticky. Fruits are nice & ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. The acidity is round and rains over the palate. The finish is ripe, round, elegant, polished. Beautiful.
Photos of; Bodega Catena Zapata, the set up in progress for our tasting, a couple of wine lovers and the vista outside the front door of Catena Zappa.
This is blend of 78% Cabernet and 22% Malbec.
On the nose, ruby, rich, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets.
On the palate, the body is medium full. The tannins are quite tame, round and sticky. Fruits are nice & ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries & cherries. Some notes of pyrazines, black licorice, dark cola, vanilla, cinnamon, nice dark spice with medium intensity, dry top soil, dry stones, bright red florals and violets. The acidity is round and rains over the palate. The finish is ripe, round, elegant, polished. Beautiful.
Photos of; Bodega Catena Zapata, the set up in progress for our tasting, a couple of wine lovers and the vista outside the front door of Catena Zappa.
Lovely juice. Dark cherries steeped in tobacco and smoke. Polished. Fruit brimming with energy and not cloaked in a swath of oak.
Lovely juice. Dark cherries steeped in tobacco and smoke. Polished. Fruit brimming with energy and not cloaked in a swath of oak.
Nov 9th, 2017
Welcome to the long weekend. Tonight I have opened the 2007 Catena Nicolas Catena Cabernet Sauvignon. From Bodega Catena Zapata Mendoza, Argentina. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec and the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, leather, licorice, vanilla, smokey oak and dark rich earth.
On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, licorice, leather, cedar, cigar box and earth.
This wine is full bodied yet showing it's age, soft and supple with medium to medium + acidity and medium to medium + mouthcoating grippy tannins that lead s us into a long black fruit and significant earthy finish. This is a great expression of Argentine Cabernet with some good years left in the bottle. Looking forward to this weekend and spending time with family. Have a great weekend and please stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Welcome to the long weekend. Tonight I have opened the 2007 Catena Nicolas Catena Cabernet Sauvignon. From Bodega Catena Zapata Mendoza, Argentina. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec and the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, leather, licorice, vanilla, smokey oak and dark rich earth.
On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, licorice, leather, cedar, cigar box and earth.
This wine is full bodied yet showing it's age, soft and supple with medium to medium + acidity and medium to medium + mouthcoating grippy tannins that lead s us into a long black fruit and significant earthy finish. This is a great expression of Argentine Cabernet with some good years left in the bottle. Looking forward to this weekend and spending time with family. Have a great weekend and please stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Again, beautiful blend. Needs more time.
Again, beautiful blend. Needs more time.
1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2019
The essence of Argentinian wine. Rich, great acidity and minerality.
The essence of Argentinian wine. Rich, great acidity and minerality.
1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2016
Plums, blackberries, blueberries, cedar, graphite, incense, sweet vanilla. Silky texture with juicy dark fruit flavors on entry, exuberant midpalate with licorice, espresso, and dark chocolate with a long spicy finish filled with sweet silky tannins. A symphony on the palate, so fucking delicious!
Plums, blackberries, blueberries, cedar, graphite, incense, sweet vanilla. Silky texture with juicy dark fruit flavors on entry, exuberant midpalate with licorice, espresso, and dark chocolate with a long spicy finish filled with sweet silky tannins. A symphony on the palate, so fucking delicious!
1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2016